Stranger Things season 4 has demonstrated to be perhaps the most thrilling season yet for the Netflix original series, with the whole cast of beloved characters returning for one more adventure involving the supernatural horrors of the Upside Down and the villainous Vecna.

Though each and every character has their moment to shine throughout the latest scene of episodes, certain heroes end up being far more useful in the fight against Vecna than others. As a matter of fact, a handful of the main cast proves to be among the most valuable tools in defeating ‘Stranger Things‘ latest supervillain.

Dustin Henderson

Gaten Matarazzo returns as fan-most loved character Dustin Henderson who, in this season, works tirelessly to demonstrate that the leader of his high school’s Dungeons and Dragons club, Eddie Munson, is innocent of a series of murders happening in Hawkins. Along the way, he is caught up in the plot of the villainous Vecna – – and the resulting plan to bring him down.

Dr. Owens

Yet again paul Reiser shows up as Dr. Owens, one of Stranger Things’ most underestimated characters. Owens is seen to be a partner of Dr. Brenner, attempting to assist Eleven with recovering her powers and frequently keeping Brenner at bay when the dangerous scientist threatens to push his daughter too far.

Nancy Wheeler

Nancy Wheeler, one of the smartest members of the main cast of Stranger Things, returns in action in the 4th season. Played by Natalia Dyer, Nancy leads the Hawkins -based group in unraveling the secret of Vecna and figures out how to defeat the master of the Upside Down once and for all.

Eddie Munson

Joseph Quinn joins the cast of Stranger Things as Eddie Munson, the leader of Hawkins High’s Hellfire Club. After a mysterious string of murders is blamed on him, Eddie goes on the run and ultimately teams up with the protagonists to stop Vecna from claiming any more victims.

Eleven

Yet again Millie Bobby Brown plays Eleven, the one hero powerful enough to stand up to Vecna. Starting the current year’s journey in California with the Byers family, Eleven eventually teams up with Dr. Brenner and Dr. Owens to assist with gaining her powers and go up against the rising evil that threatens to destroy Hawkins–and the world.